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Ministry of Defence
Air Marshal RJ Duckworth VSM took over as Senior Air Staff Officer , Western Air Command , IAF
Air Marshal RJ Duckworth Vishisht Seva Medal , took over as Senior Air Staff officer , Headquarters Western Air Command on 16 Dec 19.
An alumnus of National Defence Academy , he was commissioned In the fighter stream of IAF on 28th may 1983 . He has over 3000 hours of experience on various fighter and trainer aircraft and is a Qualified Flying Instructor . He is also an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College Wellington and the National Defence College.
During his career , the Air Marshal has a number of significant field and staff Appointments which include command of frontline MiG-21 Sqn , Chief Operation Officer and Station Commander of a premier fighter base , Director Strategic Ops in SFC , Air-I at Eastern Air Command , Deputy Commandant College of Air Warfare and Principal Director Ops  at Air HQ. As an Air Vice Marshal , he has tenanted appointments of Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff  at HQ IDS , Air Officer Commanding Advance HQ Central Air Command and Air Defence Commander , Southern Air Command . Prior to taking over as Senior Air Staff Officer Western Air Command , he held the appointment of Senior Air Staff officer Central Air Command .
In recognition of his distinguished service , The Air Marshal was awarded ‘Vishisht Seva Medal ‘ by the President of India in 2008 .
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Ministry of Defence
DIAT Pune develops Nanotechnology-based Disinfectant Spray to fight COVID-19
Pune, June 8, 2020
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, a Deemed to be University, Pune has developed a Nano-technology based disinfectant spray to combat COVID-19 by disinfecting all types of surfaces. It has been named “ANANYA”. This can be used by anyone, from a common man to a healthcare worker, for individual as well as large scale use.
This spray can be used on masks, PPEs, hospital linens, as well as other likely contaminated surfaces such as medical instruments, elevator buttons, door knobs, corridors and rooms etc.
This nano-technology assisted formulation will not only stop the corona virus from entering human body, but it will also kill the virus when the virus comes in contact with this formulation layer on masks, PPE etc.
This is a water based spray and will be effective for more than 24 hours. This formulation adheres very effectively to fabric, plastic and metallic objects, and its toxicity to humans is negligible. The shelf life of the spray is said to be more than 6 months.
Commercial production of this spray is in progress. It will be available in various sizes - from small handy bottles for personal use to atomiser sprays for large areas.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Indian Naval Ships to Laem Chabang, Thailand
As part of Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific, Indian Navy ships Sahyadri and Kiltan are making a port call at Laem Chabang, Bangkok from 31 Aug – 03 Sep 19. The ships are part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet under the Operational Command of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, based at Visakhapatnam. The port call is a demonstration of India's warm ties with Thailand.
IN Ships Sahyadri and Kiltan are the latest, indigenously designed and built multi-role Guided Missile Stealth Frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette respectively. The two ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, can carry multi-role helicopters and represent the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.
During the port call, there would be professional interactions between personnel of both the navies, official calls and interaction with dignitaries of the Royal Thai Navy. In addition, social engagements, visits by the local populace and various sports events are also planned during the visit. On completion of the visit, Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy ships would be undertaking a Passage Exercise at sea, to further build on the levels of interoperability between the navies to ensure peaceful and secure seas for all. ___________________________________________________ ________________
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Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence and M/s Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru sign Contract for Procurement of Advanced Electronic Warfare suite for Fighter Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence and Bharat Electronics Limited  concluded a Contract for supply of Advanced Electronic Warfare  suite for Fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force. The contract was signed between MoD and M/s BEL, here today. The overall cost of the contract is estimated to be ₹ 1993 Cr.
The supply of advanced EW systems will significantly enhance the battle-survivability of IAF fighter aircraft while undertaking operational missions against adversaries’ ground-based as well as airborne fire control and surveillance radars. The EW suite has been indigenously designed & developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation . The Project essentially embodies the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and will help facilitate realising the journey towards self-reliance.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Industrial Parks in India
Industrial Park Scheme-2002, applicable for any undertaking which develops, develops and operates, or, maintains and operates, an Industrial Park for the period beginning 1st April, 1997 and ending 31st March, 2006, was notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  on 1st April, 2002. The objective of the Industrial Park Scheme are:
Any project, being an industrial park, shall aim at setting up of -  an Industrial Model Town for development of industrial infrastructure for carrying out integrated manufacturing activities, including research and development, by providing plots or sheds and common facilities within its precincts; or  an industrial park for development of infrastructural facilities or built-up space with common facilities in any area allotted or earmarked for the purposes of specified industrial use; or  a Growth Centre under the Growth Centre Scheme of the Government of India; subject to the scheme implemented by an undertaking and the Growth Centre is distinctly developed as a separate profit centre.
Thereafter, the Central Board of Direct Taxes , Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance notified Industrial Park Scheme, 2008 on 8thJanuary, 2008 in respect of the industrial parks set up on or after 1st April, 2006 but not later than 31st March, 2009 with subsequent extensions thereafter. Approvals under the scheme are considered by CBDT, Department of Revenue.
The State/UT-wise number of industrial parks in the country and in particular number of such parks made since 2014 is not centrally maintained. However, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  has built one centralized system of industrial park information which is available at Industrial Information System  and the details are being updated by concerned States at regular intervals.
Industrial park information is also available in the link “Industrial Information System” on the website of DPIIT-.A list of State/UT-wise number of Industrial Parks/ Estates/ Clusters/ Nodes entered on Industrial Information System  is given below:
State/UT-wise number of Industrial Parks/ Estates/ Clusters/ Nodes as entered on Industrial Information System  by Ministries/States Govt.
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Name of State
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No.
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Andhra Pradesh
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330
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Arunachal Pradesh
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15
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Assam
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51
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Bihar
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52
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Chandigarh
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4
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Chhattisgarh
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59
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Delhi
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30
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Goa
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23
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Gujarat
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351
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Haryana
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61
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Himachal Pradesh
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59
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Jammu and Kashmir
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58
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Jharkhand
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34
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Karnataka
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370
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Kerala
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146
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Madhya Pradesh
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119
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Maharashtra
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447
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Manipur
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4
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Mizoram
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3
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Nagaland
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6
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Odisha
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110
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Punjab
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59
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Rajasthan
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364
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Tamil Nadu
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153
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Telangana
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61
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Tripura
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28
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Uttarakhand
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32
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Uttar Pradesh
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342
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West Bengal
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6
Source: The above information is on the basis of website linkhttps://iis.ncog.gov.in/login1.
This information was given by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
RINL organises workshop on “Health & Wellness for Women through Yoga”
In connection with the upcoming International Women’s Day, the HRD Dept. of RINL, in association with WIPS-RINL, organised a workshop on "Health & Wellness for Women Through Yoga" today at RINL, Vishakhapatnam.
Ms. Mansi Gulati, an international yoga expert well known for her expertise in contemporary concepts of face yoga, was the guest of honour and the faculty for this workshop.
The workshop was attended by more than 250 women employees of RINL including Smt. Nupur Bhatt, President Visteel Mahila Samiti.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Mansi Gulati spoke on the importance of yoga in daily life and its special importance for women. All the participants were energized by the novel concept of yoga introduced to them.
Special Service and Features
Coconut Development Board Will Organize World Coconut Day Celebrations on 2nd September 2022
Kochi: Sept 1, 2022
Coconut Development Board is organizing the 24th World Coconut Day celebrations on the theme 'Growing Coconut for a Better Future and Life" on 2nd September 2022. Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture Minister will inaugurate this year's World Coconut Day celebrations at Junagadh, Gujarat. The Union Minister will inaugurate the State Centre of the Board at Bahumali Bhavan, Junagadh and will declare the National Awardees and Export Excellence Awardees of the Board and address farmers. The event will also be live cast in the programme scheduled at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi.
In Kochi, Shri Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will be the chief guest. The Union Minister will also distribute National awards and Export Excellence Awards during the occasion. Around 500 coconut farmers from across the country and senior officials from the Department of Agriculture/ Horticulture and Agricultural Universities from all coconut growing states are expected to attend this programme.
An International Workshop on Good Agricultural Practices is also being organized jointly by the Government of India and International Coconut Community during 2-4 September 2022. Experts from over seven major coconut growing countries will participate in the Workshop.
, an intergovernmental organization, as World Coconut Day, every year. The objective of observing coconut day is to create increased awareness about the crop and to help focus national and international attention. In India, every year World Coconut Day is celebrated under the aegis of the Coconut Development Board.
Ministry of Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal launched a new App ‘Menu on Rails’
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal launched a new App ‘Menu on Rails’, a Mobile Application developed by IRCTC for creating awareness to the Railway Passengers for the items served to them on their Rail Journey. Salient features of the Mobile APP named “Menu on Rails” are as under :
- Mobile App displays menu served on all type of trains
- For Mail/Exp trains, food items are covered in 4 categories namely : Beverages, Breakfast, Meals and A-La-Carte
- Rates for standard food items like Tea, Coffee, Packaged Drinking Water, Janata Khana, Standard Veg , Standard Nonveg , Standard Veg  and Standard Nonveg , are given both for train as well as stations 
- A-La-Carte includes list of 96 items under the categories of Breakfast, Light Meals, Combo Meals, Non Veg, Jain Food, Sweets, Diabetic foods etc
- Mobile App also displays the menu to be served in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Duronto group of trains where foods are pre booked by passengers at the time of booking their tickets itself.
- Food items  to be served are displayed separately for EC and CC classes in case of Shatabdi trains and 1A, 2A and 3A classes for Rajdhani and Duronto trains. In case of Duronto trains, food items for Sleeper class are also displayed. Menu is also given for late running of these trains.
- Food items  to be served in Gatiman and Tejas trains are also displayed.
- Food item rates displayed are inclusive of taxes to avoid any confusion on taxation.
- Mobile App will be available on Android and iOS platforms.
- Website version is also available for users.
- Mobile App wil help in creating awareness among Railway passengers about food items available and price. In case of pre booked foods like Shatabdi/ Rajdhani/ Duronto / Gatiman/ Tejas ets passengers will become aware about the food items and quantity to be served to them in case they have pre booked their foods.
- In case of Mail/ Express trains it will help in controlling the overcharging of catering items.
Ministry of Railways
VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS TO START JOURNEY IN PATNA-HOWRAH ROUTE ON SUNDAY
Kolkata, September 22, 2023
Indian Railways is set to further enhance rail connectivity in the eastern part of the country with the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express train between Patna in Bihar and Howrah in West Bengal. Indian Railways is finally going to begin the operation of the Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express train. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off nine Vande Bharat trains including the Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat train on September 24, 2023 .This is the fourth Vande Bharat of West Bengal.
This move aims to provide a faster and more efficient mode of transportation for passengers travelling between the two states. Total 10 districts  in both the states will be covered by this train. The Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express train will cover a distance of 532 km from Patna to Howrah. The semi-high-speed train is expected to cover this distance in 6 hours and 30 minutes as compared to eight hours by the present existing fastest originating train on this route .The train will have an average speed of 82 kilometres per hour, while the maximum permitted speed is 130 km/hr.
The state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express will provide the people of the region with the means to travel with speed and comfort. In the Eastern Railway  jurisdiction the train will stop at Jasidih & Asansol to serve these two important cities with high speed connectivity. It will also boost tourism and commercial business in the region.
The introduction of the Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express is a significant step by the Indian Railways to improve rail connectivity in the eastern region of the country. This semi-high-speed train is going to provide a more convenient and time-saving option for travellers, making it a vital addition to the transportation infrastructure in the area. With its speed and efficiency, it is hoped that the Vande Bharat Express will be a preferred choice for the commuters between Patna and Howrah, stated the ER authority today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit SantKabir Nagar on June 28, 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Maghar in SantKabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh on June 28, 2018.
The Prime Minister will offer floral tributes at SantKabir Samadhi, on the occasion of the 500th death anniversary of the great saint and poet, Kabir. He will offer Chadar at SantKabirMazaar.
The Prime Minister will visit the SantKabir Cave. He will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of Kabir Academy, which will highlight the great saint’s teachings and thought.
Later, at a public meeting in Maghar, the Prime Minister will witness a cultural programme and address the gathering.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Joint study group and surveillance squad constituted to check Ammoniacal Nitrogen in River Yamuna
The Central Pollution Control Board  convened a meeting on January 04, with the officials of Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Haryana State Pollution Control Board , Delhi Jal Board , Irrigation & Water Resources Department, Haryana and Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi, to discuss the recurring issue of increase in Ammonical Nitrogen in River Yamuna and short and long term remedial actions required.
The long deliberations on the issue identified and agreed that possible reasons could be discharge of untreated sewage from upstream towns in Haryana, discharge from industrial units, Common Effluent Treatment Plants  and Sewage Treatment Plants , illegal discharge of sewage from unsewered colonies in outer Delhi through tankers, lean flow in the River Yamuna and anaerobic decomposition of accumulated sludge on river bed.
A study group comprising Delhi Jal Board , Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Haryana, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi has been constituted. The group will reviewuniform monitoring protocol and requirement of strengthening monitoring mechanism, analyse past data and carry out field survey to identify critical hotspots as well as period of high anomia levels. It has also been asked to suggest short and long term measures for sustained solutions, and submit its report within a month.
Also, it was agreed to constitute a Joint Surveillance Squad comprising DJB, DPCC, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi, HSPCB and Irrigation and Water Resources Department,Haryana.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Over 75 thousand approvals granted on National Single Window System Portal for various Central and State/UTs clearances
Over 4,20,000 unique visitors from 157 countries on NSWS since its inception
Various government schemes including Vehicle Scrapping Policy, Indian Footwear and Leather Development Policy , Sugar and Ethanol Policy onboarded on NSWS
National Single Window System  Portal for various Central and State/UTs clearances today hit a new milestone by crossing 75 thousand approvals.
NSWS has so far received 4,20,000 unique visitors from 157 countries since its inception. More than 1,50,000 investors have used KYA  Module of NSWS to know list of approvals they require for their specific business cases. A total of 75,599 approvals have been granted out of over 1,23,000 applications received.
Out of these, 57,850 approvals have been approved by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry of Consumers Affairs has approved 17,150 plus approvals applied through NSWS. NSWS is providing a single interface to apply for all G2B clearances from various Ministries/Departments as well as eliminating duplication of work by auto-populating form fields across different approvals based on single investor profile.
NSWS has also onboarded various government schemes namely Vehicle Scrapping Policy, Indian Footwear and Leather Development Policy , Sugar and Ethanol Policy, National Program on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules under PLI Schemes. Under these schemes, NSWS has facilitated more than 400 investors in applying for DPIIT’s IFLDP applications, 25 Investors have applied for Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility  applications and 19 Investors have applied for Automated Testing Stations  applications. More than 2,000 Investors have applied for various registrations under Sugar and Ethanol Scheme of Department of Food and Public Distribution.
In pursuance towards building a national single window architecture, the Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal held a meeting with all the states and ministries on 5th December 2022, where suggestions were solicited from all the stakeholders to further streamline the entire ecosystem. The portal will progressively work to onboard more approvals and licenses, based on user/industrial feedback.
The National Single Window System was soft launched to the public on the 22nd of September 2021 by the Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal. Currently, Investors can apply for approvals from 27 Central Ministries/Departments and 19 States/UTs on the portal. The portal is envisioned as a one-stop shop for investors for taking all the regulatory approvals and services related to investments.
NSWS initiative is an epitome of the ‘Whole of Government’ approach with different Central Ministries/Departments, States and UTs coming together to facilitate investor related clearances on a single portal, with transparency and accountability, enhancing ease of doing business exponentially.
Ministry of Culture
National School of Drama to organize the festival "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav, 2022 " from 16th July to 14th August
30 plays would be showcased in different cities of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India is celebrating India's 75 years of Independence as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. On this occasion, National School of Drama , New Delhi is organizing a festival "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav, 2022 " to remember and pay tribute to our freedom fighters, under "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2022"
Prof.  Ramesh Chandra Gaur, Director, NSD while addressing the media informed that under this series, 30 plays would be showcased in different cities of India. The festival will be inaugurated on 16th July 2022 at Kamani auditorium, New Delhi and subsequently it will be organized in 5 other cities of the country namely Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Amritsar, Bengaluru and Mumbai. A special show for the culmination of this festival will be organized in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on 14th August 2022
He specially mentioned that under the Azadi segment, NSD will hold a special play on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Kargil Ek Natya Katha at the premises of National War Memorial on 25th July where Minister of Defence and Chief of Army Staff have been invited. On 14th August, a special play would be organised at Jawaharlal Outdoor Stadium.
Shri Gaur also informed about the online booking systems for entry into all places where the plays would be organised . Entry will be Free after registration through the www.nsd.gov.in website, on First come first served basis.